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Two RSL teams through to grand finals

By Contributed

Feb 28, 2023

Midweek Division 2 bowler Wayne Bradley. Photo by Gregor Mactaggart

The Deniliquin RSL Bowling CLub will have two sides competing in Campaspe Valley grand finals this weekend after a successful run on the rink on Saturday.

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Division 4 have advanced after a great win over Rich River.

Division 5 previously booked their berth, taking out the major semi-final the previous week.

In the midweek pennant competition, Division 2’s run came to an end after being defeated by Echuca, in Echuca, on Friday.

Echuca 77 defeated RSL 65, with RSL winning on one rink.

Tony Tonta (s), Ian McKenzie, Cheryl Bradley, and Glenys Chessells started strongly, leading 7-0 after the first few ends.

But once Echuca found their range the complexion of the game changed quickly.

Echuca led 18-11 after 13 ends and finished strongly, taking seven of the final ends and picking up an additional 11 shots to round out an impressive victory.

Echuca 29 def RSL 13.

Craig Taylor (s) , Rod Reid, Miro Peterman and Lyn Hardcastle had a tight battle on their ends.

They grabbed the lead with a four on the 19th end to move to 25-20, but Echuca pulled off two great final ends to take seven shots and the game.

Echuca 27 def RSL 25.

Jenny Tonta (s), Wayne Bradley, Ian Chessells and Joanne Chick led comfortably 17-1 half way through their game, but Echuca fought back doggedly to narrow the gap.

They outscored RSL over the final eight ends, but could not make sufficient inroads and gave RSL their only rink victory on the day.

RSL 27 def Echuca 21.

A disappointing finish, but the club can take heart in their very consistent efforts over the season and should approach next season with confidence.

In weekend pennant, Division 4 hosted Rich River and each had one rink win apiece.

RSL 54 defeated Rich River 37.

Bruce Clancy (s), Peter Liefting, Sandra Hill and Peter Thommers were level in their game at 16-all on the 14th end, but Rich River proved too steady over the remaining ends.

They picked up 10 shots to four for a deserved victory.

Rich River 26 defeated RSL 20.

Jim Jennings (s) and his team of Graeme Gordon, Brian Clancy and Ron Hulme had an outstanding win on their rink.

All bowlers contributed consistently in a great team effort.

RSL 34 defeated Rich River 11.

This Saturday’s grand finals will be played at Mathoura.

Division 4 and Division 5 will both play Moama Steamers in their respective grades.

The club is hoping for lots of local support to cheer them on.